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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 588,117.76, 880,995.38 and 497,773.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 588,117.76, 880,995.38 and 497,773.06 is: 745,659.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    588,117.76 : 880,995.38 = 497,773.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    588,117.76/880,995.38 = 497,773.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    588,117.76x = 880,995.38 × 497,773.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    588,117.76x = 438,535,766,148.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,535,766,148.46/588,117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,659.79

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